The athletic skill level of the person using this product is:competitive

This product is primarily used/worn for:participating in a sport

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The lightest basketball shoe out there. Whenever I'm playing on the court, I feel so agile and quick. The support and cushioning is phenomenal. I have no complaints with this shoe. Except that all the best color ways are sold out :( good thing I got my hands on a pair of the YOTS.

The athletic skill level of the person using this product is:recreational

This product is primarily used/worn for:fashion

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I bought the Kobe VIII (blue) for my son's birthday. He absolutely was shocked when he opened the box. He said Mom, these are REAL KOBE'S!! The smile on his face was priceless. Thank you for being so easy to do business with and offering such great products.

The athletic skill level of the person using this product is:competitive

This product is primarily used/worn for:training/going to the gym

Traction-9i play on an average condition court but will perform better on clean courts. also has a soft, 3mm outsole so outdoor play isn't recommendedCusion-9comfortable shoe but the thick insole will delfate after long periods of uses and also no lunarlon midsole like HD12 or 13s.Fit-10the collar was a but tight at first but it will mold overtime. good lacing system and good lockdown coming from the padded tongue. also dont wear kobe socks when you play ball, believe me.material-10i thought engineered mesh won't hold up that well, but it turned out stronger than what i thought it would be like some free runs.ventilation-9nothing too crazy. just coming from the surrounded mesh and the holes on the tongueOverall- decent shoe for a fast-paced moving players such as guards. its nice to try it out but i play SF and PF so i'm not wearing these too much. Im still going to stick to the HD13s, they provide everything for my type of play and positions

LIGHTWEIGHT, GREAT TRACTION, SOFT CUSHIONING

The athletic skill level of the person using this product is:recreational

This product is primarily used/worn for:participating in a sport

I own two pairs of the Kobe 8s, and every pair of kobes since his days with Adidas. This is the most lightweight, and comfortable kobe shoe once broke in. Breaking in for me took about 2 wears (1.5 hrs each at the local rec hoopin). It has great traction. Perfect for guards who love speed, and attacking the rim, and also for wings who can slash, cut and run down the court. Being lowcut, of course you wouldn't get traditional ankle support as mids and highs, but since going low, I haven't had a severe ankle sprain in nearly 6 years (I was spraining my ankle almost every 3-4 months with mids such as kobe 3s and hyperdunks). Insole is a rubbery material you could find in other nike products like the nike roshe runs, which is different this year from previous kobes having lunarfoam. Can't find any cons as it being a low cut shoe it would be unfair to say ''poor ankle support'' for a shoe with this cut...

Nice shoes!

The athletic skill level of the person using this product is:intermediate

This product is primarily used/worn for:casual wear

It's a good thing these are good looking comfortable shoes. Suitable for the long, long walk such as the one they took to my home.Much better looking than i expected.

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Review 10 for Nike Kobe VIII System - Men's

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5/ 5

Love the Kobe System 8's!!

PostedDecember 4, 2013

KyleUC6

from New Jersey

I purchased this product for:myself

I purchased this product:less than a month ago

The athletic skill level of the person using this product is:recreational

This product is primarily used/worn for:participating in a sport

The shoes are very light and comfortable. Played my first game in the last night and the traction was great. I played in a gym that is notorious for having a slippery floor, and I had no problem.I just hope they are more durable then the last pair of Kobe's I bought.

This is an amazing shoe and the picture above poorly shows the quality of the shoe. I would recommend this shoe to anyone. The not so cool part about this shoe is that the outsole must be cleaned frequently unless you play indoors.

I have purchased the "easter" colorway and the shoe is one of the greatest pairs of basketball shoes I've ever owned. Being a guard I have no signs of slippage when playing in an indoor terrain and the shoe is nothing but comfy! I have recommended this shoe to my friends and they absolutely love it! The shoe is even so good that I've purchased multiple pairs of it to rock outdoor as well and it is a great shoe to walk around in if you're going out to the mall. Definitely recommend to all ballers and or sneakerheads. This is a must for your collection and is very limited.

Awesome quality

The athletic skill level of the person using this product is:competitive

This product is primarily used/worn for:participating in a sport

I've been wearing Kobe's since the V's, and these are by far the best! I have 3 different colorways and I'm a fan of them all. The last two pair, I've had to show up to the mall as soon as its opened, because these sell out so fast online. As a guard, I'm very happy with the overall quality of the shoes, and traction/support. Makes me wonder how the Kobe 9's will beat these???